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The Energy, Environment and Climate Action Division is for professional and student engineers with an interest in energy engineering, managing the environmental impact of economic activities and supporting ambitious climate action in the engineering community. 

A primary objective of the Division is to support the development and deployment of energy technologies and policies to enable a rapid transition to a fully decarbonised, environmentally sustainable, secure and cost-effective energy system in Ireland.

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Monday, 23 June 2025
Keynote Address by Minister Darragh O’Brien, followed by the Division’s end of season networking event Location: Engineers Ireland Time Awarded: 2 hours
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Information Workshop on Grants and Supports for Domestic and Non-Domestic Energy Upgrades Location: The Hoban Hotel Time Awarded: 3 hours
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University of Galway-led research team discover likely site of new planet in formation

University of Galway-led research team discover likely site of new planet in formation

Rolls-Royce SMR selected to build small modular nuclear reactors in UK

Rolls-Royce SMR selected to build small modular nuclear reactors in UK

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Conducting electricity via a rule-breaking, colourful silicone

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Engineers Ireland submission on carbon budget.pdf
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AGM Minutes 2024 - approved May 29, 2025.pdf
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Engineers Ireland Strategy 2024 - 2027.pdf
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Revealed: The use of liquid air for grid-scale energy storage

Revealed: The use of liquid air for grid-scale energy storage

Research reveals how wave energy’s huge potential could be tapped by the power of sound

Research reveals how wave energy’s huge potential could be tapped by the power of sound

An analysis of tidal-stream electricity development in the UK and Europe

An analysis of tidal-stream electricity development in the UK and Europe

How hot air could solve solar energy's greatest challenge

How hot air could solve solar energy's greatest challenge

Cutting carbon emissions from home heating: Researchers point a way forward

Cutting carbon emissions from home heating: Researchers point a way forward

Five tips for upping Ireland's energy system following Storm Éowyn

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Transforming the Grid: Head of Engineering at EirGrid, Louise O’Flanagan

Transforming the Grid: Head of Engineering at EirGrid, Louise O’Flanagan

Making Power Go The Distance: Director of Range Therapy, Eamon Stack

Making Power Go The Distance: Director of Range Therapy, Eamon Stack

Water for the Future: Karl Zimmerer, Glanua

Water for the Future: Karl Zimmerer, Glanua

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